Flag Day and History Matters
Old Glory appears to be a source of contention for some. I believe that is because they were not taught the true history of our…
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Remembering Our Fallen Military Heroes this Memorial Day
It’s the Friday before Memorial Day. Each year, I post this message to try to break through the cacophony of noise about the upcoming weekend,…
Days to Raise the American Flag: 2025
We fly Old Glory every day — weather permitting. The photo below is a morning shot after our first frost in Mississippi. We have a…
Constitution Day, September 17: A Refresher
It’s been a while since I was in school. I do know that back then, we were taught the grand history of our country—the good…
National Loyalty Day: May 1st
Why a National Loyalty Day? May 1st is Loyalty Day in the United States. Its history dates back to the early 20th century, but it…
Purple Heart Day Celebrates Patriotism
It all began with General George Washington, the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army, on August 7, 1782. He created the “Badge for Military…
A Patriotic Guide to the 4th of July
Here is your 4th of July history refresher that you can share and pass on to those who look at the 4th as just a…
Celebrating Armed Forces Week: Part II – The Marines, Coast Guard, and my personal favorite, the United States Air Force
We are almost through this year’s Armed Forces Week, and we hope you followed the suggestion in our previous blog and are flying Old Glory…